Connection is at the heart of peer support.
It’s not something we add in, it’s what the work is built on.
This #MentalHealthWeek, taking place May 4th-10th, we invite peer supporters across Canada to Come Together by leaning into the everyday moments of connection. mentalhealthweek.ca
4/4 Learn more and submit your expression of interest today!
Application deadline: March 25th, 2026 peersupportcanada.ca/rbc-foundati...
This project was made possible with a donation from RBC Foundation.
3/4 The goal of this initiative is to reduce financial barriers to certification while supporting greater equity and representation in the peer support workforce.
2/4 This is an assessment-based certification opportunity, not a training program, and is intended for individuals who already have peer support experience or prior peer support training.
1/4 We are offering 25 funded opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (BIPOC) peer supporters to participate in the National Peer Support Certification assessment process at no cost.
👀 If you say you value lived experience, this is your moment to show it.
The Power of Peer Support conference goes beyond surface-level commitment to lived experience.
May 12–14, 2026 • Ottawa
Early bird registration closes March 31
👉 www.powerofpeersupport.ca
👀 If you say you value lived experience, this is your moment to show it. The Power of Peer Support conference is where hard conversations, shared learning, and collective accountability live.
🗓 May 12–14, 2026 • Ottawa
🎟 Early bird registration closes March 31
👉 www.powerofpeersupport.ca
Thinking about taking your peer support journey further? 🎓✨ Certification is your opportunity to gain confidence, deepen your skills, and grow as a professional while supporting others. #PeerSupportCertification #CareerGrowth
The Power of Peer Support conference is coming to Ottawa May 12–14, 2026! Join peer supporters, leaders, researchers, change-makers from across Canada to learn, connect, and shape the future of peer support. Early bird registration closes March 31 — secure your spot today! www.powerofpeersupport.ca
Peer support complements, but does not replace, clinical care. It’s built on mutuality, shared experience, and trust — not diagnoses or treatment plans. 💬
#PeerSupport #LivedExperience
Let’s start a conversation. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️
We’ll share some responses in our stories to amplify community voices.
Together, we grow stronger. #PeerSupportCommunity #HaveYourSay
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour and remember the trans, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse lives lost to violence, discrimination, and systems that continue to cause harm. Access to gender-affirming care is a human right. For ways to support, visit: www.momentumcanada.net 🏳️⚧️ #TDOR
“I started as someone looking for support. Now I’m helping others find their way.”
Every peer supporter has a story. Their lived experience becomes a bridge for others, turning pain into purpose and connection into care.
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerStories #LivedExperience #CommunityCare
Building meaningful peer support takes more than good intentions — it takes equity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Our consultation services help you design peer support programs rooted in justice and lived experience, tailored to your community’s needs. #PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthMatters
Peer support reduces hospital stays & readmissions, filling the gaps in mental health care. Peer supporters have the time to listen, share lived experience, and walk beside others on their recovery journey easing the strain on our healthcare system while improving outcomes.💙
#PeerSupportCanada
Peer support helps people feel seen, heard, and supported.
But it takes the right training, values, & recognition to make it work across systems. We are here to ensure peer support is meaningful, ethical, and sustainable.
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🌍 Happy Global Peer Support Celebration Day!
🎉 We’re proud to release our toolkit filled with simple and practical ways to celebrate peer supporters and the power of lived experience.
💙 pscportal.ca/global-peer-...
#GlobalPeerSupportDay
📢 Call for Abstracts is OPEN for the 2026 National Peer Support Conference!
Share your expertise on a national stage—celebrate peer support, showcase innovation & spark conversations on equity & inclusion.
Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Apply: www.powerofpeersupport.ca
#PeerSupport #PowerOfPeerSupport
🌟 Why Certification Matters 🌟
Certification through PSC validates the unique value of lived experience and the skills peer supporters bring to their work. By recognizing peer supporters’ expertise, certification strengthens our communities and the peer support movement across Canada. 💙
🤝 Core Value: Integrity, Authenticity & Trust 🤝 Trust is built through consistency, care, and honesty. We honour confidentiality, respect boundaries, and stay true to our values. Peer support is about showing up with heart and being someone others can count on. 🌿#PeerSupport #Integrity
🌱 Core Value: Self-Determination 🌱 In peer support, everyone is the expert of their own life. It's about walking alongside, not leading. Empowering self-determination means holding space, not taking it. 💚 #PeerSupport #SelfDetermination #LivedExperience #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthSupport
📢 Join Us for an Essential Webinar: Boundaries and Ethics in Mental Health Peer Support! 🌟
🗓 Date: August 13th, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
💻 Where: Online via Zoom
👉 Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/meet...
#PeerSupportCanada #Webinar #MentalHealthEthics #BoundariesInSupport
From walk-in clinics to mobile teams to community hubs — peer support is being integrated across Canada’s mental health systems. Understand how it's showing up and making a difference! Learn more about Peer Support In Action here: cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
🌟 Exciting news! Join us for our upcoming webinar on Boundaries and Ethics in Mental Health Peer Support on August 13th, 2025, at 1 PM EST!
💻 Dive into essential insights with expert Julia Knopes, PhD. This FREE event is open to all! 👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meet... #PeerSupportCanada💚
🌍 International Self-Care Day is a good time to reflect: what is self-care, really? As we celebrate International Self-Care Day, let's remember that in many cultures, care isn’t an individual escape, it’s collective, relational, and rooted in community. #CollectiveCare #InternationalSelfCareDay
What does right-touch regulation really mean in the context of peer support?
✅ Rooted in lived experience
✅ Centered on relationships and recovery
✅ Designed with the community, not imposed on it
🔁 Share your thoughts: What would “right-touch” regulation look like to you?
Peer supporters bring knowledge, skills, and commitment to trauma-informed care! Your work matters! 💜 #PeerSupport #TraumaInformedCare 📌
🚀 Elevate your peer support program by certifying your supporters!
Why should organization certify Peer Supporters?
Funder Recognition, Skill Validation, Consistency, Increase Trust & Professional Growth.
Enhance your peer support initiatives today!
#PeerSupport #Certification #MentalHealth
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.
This month, we honour the unique mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour and the strength it takes to navigate systems that weren’t built with everyone in mind.
#BIPOCMentalHealth #PeerSupport #AntiRacism #InclusiveCare
📣 Join us for a free online workshop:
Strengthening Peer Support Through Shared Ethics and Values
🗓️ Tuesday, July 22 | 🕛 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST
💻 Open to all peer supporters, leaders, and advocates!
✅ Register now to save your spot!
#PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #CanadaEvents
